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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — OK, this might as well just be dubbed "Wake Up, Staten Island: The Unofficial/Accidental Festival Edition."

Seriously, there are so many diverse, large-scale and/or ambitious events taking place this weekend, I almost don't know where to start.

Foodies can indulge their palates at an outdoor culinary/cocktail event— then burn some calories the next day in the glorious Greenbelt. Culture vultures can scope local artisan wares on the South Shore — then jam and jig to Irish music on the South Shore.

Here are this weekend's five great things to do around the borough:

UNCORKED! GETS POPPING

What do you get when you add history with hospitality? The edible equation that is S.I.'s Uncorked! Festival. The sixth annual celebration of fine food, distinctive drinks and eclectic accessories whets appetites — rain or shine — from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Historic Richmond Town.

What? It's not too late to pay at the door, folks. You gotta eat!

S.I.'s own food network of top chefs will share secrets via four major demonstrations: Julian Gaxholli of Bayou, Beso and Blue will prepare "Seasonal Sensations;" Rob Burmeister of Harvest Cafe is cooking Nantucket crab cakes; Biagio Settepani of Pasticceria Bruno is handcrafting cannolis and Vittorio Asoli from Trattoria Romana will prepare blood orange salad and a specialty pasta.

Plus, dozens of tristate restaurants set up sampling stations on the streets of the living history village while discerning guests pay one price ($34, adults; $10, children 12 and under) to taste a wide variety of food. Genres run the gamut: From refined French, hearty German and Eastern European fare and Indian Tandoori, to Asian fusion, Mexican spice and, of course, classic Italian.

Wash them all down with "MIXOLOGY 101," a course in cocktailing by Mark Daragjati from Aurora Bartending School. He will mix, shake and stir with choice vodka from Punzone Vodka and pair with accompanying fruit, chocolate and fresh bread from Melone Brothers Bakery in the historic Third County Courthouse. Note: Flagship Brewery and Brooklyn Brewery will also be on tap.

HRT is located at 441 Clarke Ave., 718-351-1611, ext. 241; HistoricRichmondTown.org. For a full list of participating eateries, visit SILive.com.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GREENBELT

The Greenbelt Nature Center turns 10 this weekend, and we're all invited to the party from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 8. The decade milestone will be marked with "Nature FunFind," a quest in search of knowledge and fun.

"Participants will learn how to make a compass, 'build' a food chain and participate in a host of activities that foster exploration, nature discovery and of course, fun!" says Dorothy E. Reilly, spokeswoman for the Greenbelt Conservancy. "The (center's) environmental education team and docents will lead the activities and focus on STEM — science, technology, engineering, math — learning."

Cake, light refreshments and a "special surprise guest" will be served, along with edu-tainment from Time Warner Cable, Fidelis Care, Bike New York, GrowNYC, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, S.I. Greenmarket and the S.I. Zoo.

But come on — the real attraction here is that sprawling, unspoiled flash of green. Bask in it.

The Greenbelt Nature Center is located at 700 Rockland Ave., Egbertville; SIGreenbelt.org. Parking is limited so carpooling is a plus. Admission is $8 for members; $10 for non-members. To register, email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or call 718-351-3450.

LOUNGE ACT: 'S.O.S.'

Finally, a reason to hang out (no offense fish tanks) at the St. George Ferry Terminal: Staten Island Arts officially opens its new Culture Lounge to the public with special programming from noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

But first, the Culture Lounge mission: To make the arts accessible to every member of the community and provide recognition and support for artistic achievement.

"Knowing that the Staten Island Ferry transports 75,000 passengers a day, we are so very excited to offer a space for artists to share their talents, offer items for sale and offer visitors and passengers information about the abundance and diversity of talent S.I. has to offer," said Melanie Franklin Cohn, executive director of S.I. Arts.

The inaugural gallery artist: Tattfoo Tan, presenting his long-term project, "Sustainable. Organic. Stewardship. (S.O.S.)" Realizing the ecological problems we face, this exhibit (a call to action, really) encourages visitors to learn as much green knowledge as they can, set out to be an example, and be the catalyst of positive change.

Saturday's "Grand Opening" coincides with the Art by the Ferry festival (full schedule at SICreative.org), and will include live music by mountain dulcimer player Harry Oppenheimer.

Sunday's "Family Day" will offer special workshops for the entire clan, including Tattfoo's "meet your neighborhood chicken flock" at noon.

This cluck collective lays eggs, serves as an organic kitchen garbage disposal — and their waste is prized by the artist as a natural fertilizer for his garden. Tan will advise on how "you can start your own flock and build your dream coop."

Visitors can also shop at the Culture Lounge Artist Market, which will sell a well curated selection of art and craft works — many of them one-of-a-kind or limited editions — made by local artists and designers. Products include functional works for home, fashion and jewelry, unique art, paper goods and decorative objects that reflect the spirit of S.I. and the New York Harbor.

THE OTHER EMERALD ISLAND

Columcille Irish Cultural Center's 16th Annual Staten Ireland Festival is back with authentic music, food, arts and crafts from noon-7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 1475 South Ave. in Bloomfield. Click HERE for a full rundown of the massive music schedule.

GrowNYC's Greenmarket opens for the season Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Staten Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Ave., New Springville. Earlier this month, the St. George Greenmarket got back to business in the municipal parking lot just around the corner from the St. George Theater, 35 Hyatt St.

Next up: Snug Harbor's Heritage Farm stand is back June 13, at 1000 Richmond Terr., Livingston.

So, what are your weekend plans? Share the best events we missed in the comments section!